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Pear-Cinnamon Streusel Squares
By kayjayjohnson
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups peeled and chopped pears or apples
- 3/4 cup cinnamon-flavor pieces
- Powdered Sugar Icing
Chocolate-Coconut Pretzels
By kayjayjohnson
Mix 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F), the yeast and agave in a bowl
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dry active yeast
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Nutella, softened
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Banana Raita
By kayjayjohnson
Toast coconut in a small pan or in toaster oven
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 wedge lemon
- 3 bananas, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
Twinkie Cupcakes
By kayjayjohnson
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 box yellow cake mix, plus ingredients on back of box
- 1 small box sugar free/fat free instant French vanilla pudding mix
- 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow fluff
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 teaspoons very hot water
- Marshmallow Buttercream (recipe & ingredients follow)
Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies
By kayjayjohnson
*Email Address: *Your Email Address: Place cream cheese in freezer until firm but not solid, about 25 minutes
- 1 1 25 to 350°F. cheese in freezer until firm but not solid, about 25 minutes. Heat oven to 350°F.
- 2 2 2 In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in flour and lemon peel until well blended.
- 3 3 72 Cut firm cream cheese into 72 (1/4-inch) cubes.
- 5 5 10 to 14 5 to minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Chocolate Passion Bowl
By kayjayjohnson
PREPARE brownie batter and bake in 9-inch square pan as directed on package; cool completely
- 1 pkg. (18.3 to 19.5 oz.) brownie mix (family size)
- 2 pkg. (3.9 oz. each) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
Simple Provençal Winter Squash Gratin
By kayjayjohnson
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- 3 pounds winter squash (like 1 large butternut), peeled, seeds and membranes removed, cut in 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch dice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Oreo Truffles
By kayjayjohnson
In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the Oreo cookies until they are coarsely chopped
- 1 package (18 oz) Oreo cookies
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 container Chocolate Melts
Krispy Kreme Muffins
By kayjayjohnson
1) Preheat the oven to 425°F
- For the Batter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 to 1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg, to taste (I used 3/4)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- For the Glaze
- 3 tablespoons butter; melted
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar; sifted
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons hot water
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Shortcake
By kayjayjohnson
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- The Shortcakes:
- 2 cups flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- Sugar for sprinkling top
- Strawberry Filling:
- 4 cups sliced strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar or to taste
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream for serving